On each side are items that are considered tall enough to be of some concern. The Gigabyte B650E AORUS Master's surrounding heatsinks encroach on the available socket space somewhat.
However, some will need an adapter, as the backplate that was previously removable for the AM4 (PGA) socket is now an integral part of this new AM5 (LGA) socket. Many brands selling CPU coolers have already announced forwards compatibility. Together with firmware and design changes, this also physically prevents previously released Ryzen CPUs (Zen1, Zen2, Zen3) from being installed, which will not be compatible moving forward, for a clean sheet generational leap.ĪMD's changes to the socket also comes with some compatibility challenges. Along with a new chipset, the CPU socket has physically changed. This means unlike many of the X670E motherboards, the standard ATX form factor is more common, which is great for case compatibility. This isn't just for show and serves a purpose outside of being a hazard guard.īeing that this motherboard is using the B650E chipset, there is more room available in the PCH area. The entire back is covered by a backplate designed to relieve stress in a uniform manner, and provide additional cooling with thermal pads sandwiched in between. It certainly isn't a bad thing either from a sales perspective. Lately the trend for many companies has been to tone down the "gamer vibe" to appeal to a wider consumer base. Anybody who's seen a Gigabyte motherboard in the last 10 years will be familiar with the bright orange accents that defined Gigabyte branding. Gigabyte has continued to use a more neutral tone, first seen with the other AORUS motherboards over this last generation.
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